Hockey News

UNIONDALE, N.Y. - Scott Gordon faced a probing question in the time between accepting the job as head coach of the New York Islanders and his introductory news conference.

It didn’t come from a reporter and it wasn’t posed by general manager Garth Snow. No, the insightful inquiry was made by wife Jennifer - a ballet instructor.

“Are you nervous?” she asked.

He didn’t tap dance around the question then and he didn’t Wednesday when the reigning AHL coach of the year was asked again as he took the responsibility of leading the struggling Islanders’ youth movement.

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) -Scott Gordon faced a probing question in the time between accepting the job as head coach of the New York Islanders and his introductory news conference.

It didn’t come from a reporter and it wasn’t posed by general manager Garth Snow. No, the insightful inquiry was made by wife Jennifer - a ballet instructor.

“Are you nervous?” she asked.

He didn’t tap dance around the question then and he didn’t Wednesday when the reigning AHL coach of the year was asked again as he took the responsibility of leading the struggling Islanders’ youth movement.

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Recently we had the opportunity to sit down with the Peoria Rivermen General Manager of Hockey Operations, Kevin McDonald. McDonald is responsible for facilitating the development of St. Louis Blues prospects with the Rivermen. He also serves as the Blues’ Director of Professional Scouting, overseeing the department for the team.

We caught up with Kevin after a recent round of signings by the Blues as the team prepares to head into training camp this September.

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Milwaukee, WI - While the US Olympic Team is going for gold in Beijing, Milwaukee Admirals President Jon Greenberg wants you to Go for the Goal(d) with the Admirals. Not only will you not pull a hamstring when you Go for the Goal(d) with the Ads, but you also will also save a load of money!

Beginning today, 8/8/08, and running through the end of the Olympics on August 25th, the Admirals are offering eight tickets in the Stern & Bow sections for any game prior to Christmas for only $88, a savings of $40 off the face value of the tickets. The tickets can be used in any increment to any of the team’s 12 games that happen before December 25th, but the games need to be selected in advance. And while Michael Phelps might win eight goal medals, there is a limit of just one Admirals’ Goal(d) per person.

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The Lake Erie Monsters, presented by Kaiser Permanente, will face the Grand Rapids Griffins on Saturday, October 11th at 7:30 p.m. at Quicken Loans Arena to kick off a five-game home stand that will begin their second season in Cleveland. The 80-game regular season schedule was released by the American Hockey League today.

The Monsters will play 31 of their 40 home games on the weekend, including six Friday games, 15 Saturday games, and 10 Sunday games. Four of the Saturday games will be double-headers, with The Q hosting both hockey and basketball in the same day. On October 18th (Cavs preseason), November 22nd and March 7th, the Monsters will host a matinee match-up, followed by a Cleveland Cavaliers nightcap. March 21st will feature the Cavs in the early game, followed by the Monsters at night.

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HOUSTON, Texas - STAR Skaters and the Houston Aeros have partnered up for a family FUNraiser this Saturday, August 2 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Willowbrook Aerodrome. The event is fun for the family and supports children with disabilities. A raffle with great prizes will also be held immediately following the skating session. Sled Hockey will conclude the event so patrons can see the benefits of the FUNraiser.

STAR Skaters mission is to provide an on-ice skating experience for therapy and recreation for children and young adults with any type of physical or developmental disability. The program is open to anyone five years of age or older who would normally be unable to enjoy an on-ice skating experience due to their disability.

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Rivermen fans - this is your last chance to submit a question for Peoria Rivermen General Manager of Hockey Operations Kevin McDonald, the first subject of this summer’s Rivermen Q & A sessions through the team web site at Rivermen.net.

Questions may cover player development and acquisition, draft picks, player and roster questions, or anything related to the hockey operation side of the Rivermen.

All fans are encouraged to email their questions for McDonald through Tom Callahan at tcallahan@rivermen.net. Questions need to be received by Friday, August 1 for consideration, with answers being posted on August 5 and 6 next week. Please include your name and hometown with your question.

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Each week during the off-season, Albany River Rats broadcaster Owen Newkirk will catch up with a member of the 2007-08 River Rats to find out how their summer is going and what training preparations they are doing heading towards the Carolina Hurricanes and Albany River Rats 2008 training camps and the 2008-09 hockey season.

July 30, 2008

First of all, congratulations on re-signing with Carolina. Are you glad to get that over with and now be able to focus on training for the rest of the summer?

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Each week during the off-season, Albany River Rats broadcaster Owen Newkirk will catch up with a member of the 2007-08 River Rats to find out how their summer is going and what training preparations they are doing heading towards the Carolina Hurricanes and Albany River Rats 2008 training camps and the 2008-09 hockey season.

July 30, 2008

First of all, congratulations on re-signing with Carolina. Are you glad to get that over with and now be able to focus on training for the rest of the summer?

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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -Steven Stamkos can hardly wait to get started for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The No. 1 pick in the NHL draft, already penciled in as the team’s second-line center, signed a three-year, $2.625 million contract that could be worth up to $11.175 million with incentives.

Stamkos relishes the opportunity to give the Lightning an immediate return on its investment, although the 18-year-old player realizes nothing - even a roster spot - will be handed to him in training camp.

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